1955 Chevy Bel Air Flowmaster Exhaust
Written by admin on June 30, 2009 – 2:52 pm -If you are thinking about upgrading your 55’s exhaust, I definitely recommend looking into a system by Flowmaster. The 40 Series Delta Flow muffler they produce fits 1955-1957 Chevy Bel Airs, and produces a powerful aggressive sound from the outside of the vehicle, while keeping a lower resonance in the interior. This muffler/exhaust system will improve torque and increase horsepower. The video below features a 1955 Chevy Bel Air with dual Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers: Find Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow Mufflers on EBay. Read More →
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1955 Chevy for Sale
Written by admin on June 24, 2009 – 12:39 pm -Have you ever dreamed about owning one of these classic cars? Well if you’re answer to that question is yes, then you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’m going to help you find the perfect 1955 Chevy for sale. Use this form to search for 1955 Chevy Bel Air’s for sale on EBay. It allows you to enter your zip code so that you’ll receive listings for Chevy’s in your area. // The Chevy Bel Air is one of the most recognizable automobiles to ever roll out of an American factory, and because of this, they are very highly sought after by collectors and car enthusiasts. The best way to find a classic Chevy is definitely through auction sites such as EBay. This is because most car lots today are not going... more
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How to Bleed Hydraulic Brakes on a 55 Chevy Bel Air
Written by admin on June 23, 2009 – 8:04 pm -Care and maintenance of your 55 Chevy Bel Air braking system is critical for proper performance and safety. As mentioned in an earlier article you should bleed your hydraulic brake system at least every (2) years to reduce the potential of accumulation of rust and corrosion in the brake cylinders. The brake shoes also need to be manually adjusted; since the 55 Chevy was designed long before the introduction of self-adjusting brakes (we will discuss this in another article). Preparation: Jack-up and support the car as required, remember safety first, as my father always said, “Never get under an unsupported car”. Remove the wheels, it will make the job easier and give you an opportunity to inspect the brake hoses and lines. ... more
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1955 Chevy Bel Air Hood Bird
Written by admin on June 9, 2009 – 1:24 am -The unique Hood Bird ornament that is perched on the ‘55 Chevy Bel Air truly represents its superior class and styling. Now a days, you’ll never see such an ornate decoration on the hood of any vehicle being produced, but at the time the Chevy’s Hood Bird really made it stand out on the road. The Hood Bird on the 1955 Bel Air is a combination of an eagle and a jet, and it is not hard to see why such a pairing was selected. The eagle was chosen for its symbol of America and freedom, while the jet wings signified the true power of this classic. 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hood Bird In 1954, an early version of the Hood Bird appeared on Bel Air’s, but this design had some differences when compared to the ones on the ‘55. ... more
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1955 Chevy Bel Air Maintenance Tips
Written by admin on June 7, 2009 – 6:10 pm -Keeping the classic 1955 Chevy Bel Air in operating condition requires a few basic inspection and maintenance guidelines. I approach this topic on the concept; ” Put it together, get it running safe, keep it running and enjoy, the rest will follow”. The first must in keeping your old Chevy running is “exercise”, you must start and road test occasionally to check and maintain the condition of oil/transmission seals, cooling system, fuel and carburetion, brakes and exhaust systems. I find that “firing’ the Chevy up and taking the car for a cruise twice a month is good practice weather permitting. Be sure you get the engine up to operating temperature to purge residual moisture out of the exhaust system,... more
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1955 Chevy Bel Air Engine Restoration
Written by admin on May 29, 2009 – 2:31 pm -The original engine rebuild in my 1955 Chevy Bel Air took place some 38 years ago, and it has withstood the test of time, without any major repairs over the years. My approach was very basic; Maximize performance without stressing the base design of the Chevy small block. The project started with a used short-block 1963 Chevy 283 small block, which was stripped and cleaned, cylinder configuration was checked and a simple honing on the cylinder walls was all that was necessary. The most important aspect of rebuilding a high-revving engine such as the 283 is to build and balance the “bottom” half of the engine. Therefore, the crankshaft was re-honed to .010 under and fitted with new main and rod bearings, fit with a new oil pump... more
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The Story of the 1955 Chevy Bel Air Part 1
Written by admin on May 27, 2009 – 11:29 pm -This is the first post in a series of posts entitled, The Story of the 1955 Chevy Bel Air. In 1955, Chevrolet rolled out a completely redesigned Bel Air, fitted with attractive new stylings and an aggressive V8 Engine. At the time, Chevy was GM’s largest and most profitable division, and they showed no hesitation introducing the new 1955 lineup of cars. The Bel Air stood out as one of the most re-vamped Chevys since the end of the war, and car enthusiasts of the day revered it as one of the most exciting models to ever sport the infamous Chevy bow tie logo. The rest of America was also taking notice of the 1955 Chevy Bel Air. In 1983, an article in Life magazine placed the Bel Air on the “10 Best American Cars” list. This... more
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My 1955 Chevy Bel Air
Written by admin on May 24, 2009 – 2:41 pm -Hi Everyone and welcome to 55Classic.com! I’ve created this Blog to share my appreciation of the 1955 Chevy Bel Air with the rest of the world, and seeing as how this is my first post, I’ve decided to give you all a background story on just how the ‘55 Chevy came to be a part of my life. In 1970, the ‘55 Chevy Bel Air that I own today actually replaced a previous one that I had rolled in a wreck. As a word of caution, this type of car does not handle well when going around a corner at 90mph. I came to own this car as a result of my Father’s auto salvage yard which he owned and operated. It just so happened that a local guy had recevied some used car parts off of my Dad on credit, and he had a ‘55 Chevy... more
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